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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Redmi Note 10S

WINNER
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
46.2Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 10S

$229

32.4Inno Score
25.3Performance21.1
47.5Display28.8
58.6Camera31.6
54Battery47.8
65.3Features44
12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus5 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins this phone face-off, 46.2 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and features (+21). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • Stronger performance score: 25 vs 21
  • Stronger display score: 48 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 59 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 10S
Screen size6.7 ″+4%6.43 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1084x24122400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi409 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+18%1,100 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 10S
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProMediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu—330,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,147+125%Bottom 44%510Bottom 10%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,614+58%Bottom 27%1,650Bottom 10%
RAM (max)12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 10S
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP+525%8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera50 MP+285%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 10S
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging50 W+52%33 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 10S
Weight190 g179 g+6%
Thickness8.5 mm8.3 mm+2%
IP ratingIP54IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 10S
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 10S
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Nothing OS 2.6)Android 11 (MIUI 12.5)
OS update pledge3 years+50%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Redmi Note 10S
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusRedmi Note 10S
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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